Stephen M. Orr

Stephen M. Orr

4.8
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 55 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

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Licensed in Texas for 55 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1970

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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4.8 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Steve is the MAN!!

When you think about the best possible legal representation, you want someone with experience, someone who not only knows the law but also understands the cultural nuances of the city and county where your case will be disposed. You want the guy everybody loves at the courthouse. You want they guy wh...o shoots you straight and doesn't fluff things. Furthermore, you need unbiased, cool headed information, and Steve gives you that. If you're reading this profile because you're facing serious, felony charges, you can stop reading. Pick up the phone and call Orr and Olavson. Here are a few tips for working with steve. 1. Shut up and listen, don't talk. 2. Any further questions, see #1 Steve is not going to be your therapist, he's not there to make things happy and bright. "I can't make any more sunshine" However, he does care, you can see it in his eyes and hear it in his voice. Steve wants you to have the best possible outcome. I have worked with him for 3 years on a felony case, facing 20 years. He kicked the DA's ass, poked holes through the entire case and dang near got it dismissed. We took a plea to avoid the risk of a trial. I am on misdemeanor probation and I am forever grateful to Steve. The state of Texas took my life and put it on a string in front of me. Steve Orr cut the string, gave me life back and fought for me until the very end. Have a good time at the happy house, everyone!

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Rock Solid Defense

I was referred to Mr. Orr by a friend to handle a sexual assault allegation. Mr. Orr has thoroughly investigated the matter, and is working tactfully to provide the prosecutor all evidence and keep me from having to spend money on a jury defense. The accusing individual also formally complained to my... university, though was never a student. Mr. Orr has worked with me on that, too. The school has since dropped the complaint, even under their low "preponderance of evidence" standard. Mr. Orr is a straight talker. He has provided clear instructions for me, and an honest professionally-informed opinion on the case. His service has been a bargain and a blessing, and I look forward to recommending him for criminal defense if the chance ever occurs.

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Worst experience ever

Steve came very highly recommended but we did not have that experience with him. We would have been better off using court appointed attorney and saved thousands of dollars! He threw us under the bus! I would not recommend him for any case! He kept saying how good he was and to trust him. Well trusti...ng him got 30 years in federal prison. He always acted all "buddy buddy" with they prosecutors and detectives and should have been focusing on his client. He didn't seem prepared during the trial. He should have explained the guidelines to his client! We kept asking him for our property back (he kept saying to remind him, which we did)...he never followed through on that either. So we lost all our pictures of our kids who passed away, something that can't be replaced. To him it was just a case, to us it was our lives and our children's lives. He might have been good once upon a time, but not any longer. We would not recommend him to anybody!

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Replied last November 17, 2015

This client never listened to me. The statutes, the guidelines and the evidence against him were all explained to him numerous times. He had three prior drug distribution offenses. His associates testified against him. He was on a wiretap talking about meth deals. He had numerous firearms. After he refused a deal the government enhanced his punishment range with the priors to a mandatory minimum of twenty years to life. Against my advice he wanted a jury trial. He was convicted based on his friends' testimony and his own words on the wiretap. He got thirty years which was actually less than the guidelines. I was prepared for trial but yes, I failed to make the jury not listen to his own words and the words of his friends as well as the words of the agents who had watched him and photographed him for months. There was a pole camera watching his house. I was and am friendly with everyone which is beneficial to the clients. I did not lose his pictures and have requested their return. He should blame himself not me. He should not have been dealing meth in a small town where it was obvious to everyone what he was doing. He could have gone straight and he could have listened to his lawyer.

Posted by sylvia | November 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The BEST!!!!!!!!!!

I would like to thank you Steve for everything you've done for me. You've exceeded all my expectations as a great person and a lawyer. You're a very trustworthy, responsive, knowledgeable, and informative lawyer, but most importantly you were very genuine and sincere. For anyone reading this review I... can promise Steve Orr will do his best for you, like he did for me. I was more than pleased with the outcome and his dedication. He goes the extra mile and such a professional office tylia is awesome she returns phone calls and is very helpful. I was facing 20 years federal and he told me the whole time to trust him and I put my whole life in his hands and I got 48 months. WOW. This man works wonders. Again I want to thank you steve for helping me through the scariest time of my life. You are the best in town.

Posted by sylvia | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best !!!!!!

Oh my I don't know where to start I was facing 20 years in prison and steve told me the whole way thru trust me believe in me and I had heard how good he was so I did. I put my life in steve orr hands and did what he said to do and I am very pleased with the way he treated my case not to say he was v...ery kind and caring I could tell he has a heart and that's a plus. He did a awesome job and I only got 48 months I believe in my heart that I almost would of gotten probation but with my past criminal history it didn't help me. All I can say is if your fighting for your life and need a good federal attorney hire this man and his office is so professional tylia is wonderful and always returned calls and treats you like family. Stephen orr works wonders

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Best Lawyer, Expertise

Education

1970

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1967

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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